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The Global Investment Summit hosted by BEYOND Expo 2024 in partnership with Hengqin In-Depth Cooperation Investment Group, convened global investment leaders in Macao to explore key themes shaping the future of investment amidst today’s complex financial landscape. The summit focused on transformative discussions and collaborations, emphasizing the significant impact of innovation and investment on the financial industry’s future. Prominent speakers shared their insights, including David Beckham, Sands Global Ambassador, who highlighted the importance of authenticity in business and investing in ventures one genuinely believes in. The summit also delve into the shifting investment strategies in the AI era, emphasizing the goal of creating market-fit AI products and the preference for investing in companies with unicorn potential for substantial IPO returns. Artificial Intelligence (AI) took center stage, with investors highlighting its transformative impact on investment strategies. Geopolitical tensions also influenced investment choices, leading to a focus on local markets and the need for global collaboration in open-source AI models and data governance. Emerging markets were also a key topic, with experts emphasizing the importance of evaluating political stability, regulations, and investor safeguards. The summit emphasized the significance of innovative investment strategies and global collaboration in shaping the future of the financial world.

Sungrow, a leading global provider of PV inverters and energy storage systems, has unveiled its 2023 Sustainability Report, marking nine consecutive years of public disclosure. Amidst growing consensus on the importance of renewable energy, Sungrow reiterates its dedication to advancing green energy solutions, specializing in solar, wind, storage, hydrogen, and electric vehicle technologies. Rooted in the ESG philosophy of ‘Green Mission, Better Life,’ Sungrow proactively addresses sustainability challenges and aligns its corporate goals with environmental and social well-being.

Hisense, a global leader in consumer electronics and appliances, has been recognized in Fortune China’s ESG Influential Listing for the third year running. This recognition highlights the company’s outstanding environmental initiatives, employee well-being policies, and community engagement efforts.

McKinsey & Company has released its 2023 ESG Report, outlining its commitment to sustainable and inclusive growth. Partnering with clients, colleagues, and communities, McKinsey seeks to accelerate progress in the areas of decarbonization, reskilling, inclusive workplaces, and responsible operations. Guided by the highest professional and ethical standards, the report aligns with leading ESG standards and frameworks, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and the World Economic Forum International Business Council’s (IBC) Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics.

In 2023, Astronergy’s ESG Report highlights the company’s commitment to environmental protection, social responsibility, and sustainable governance. Through strategic initiatives, the company achieved notable progress in areas such as carbon footprint reduction, human rights protection, supply chain sustainability, and community engagement.

New ESG rules in China requiring listed companies to disclose climate commitments may trickle down to privately held companies, analysts say. These rules mandate ‘double materiality’ reporting, covering both environmental impacts and business risks. They also encourage disclosure of indirect (scope 3) emissions in value chains. While aimed at listed companies, the regulations could prompt private firms to set net-zero targets and decarbonization plans. Globally, only 38 of 100 largest private firms have net-zero targets, compared to 70 listed peers. China’s private firms are showing signs of response, with 4 of 16 having set net-zero targets, up from one in 2022.

STAG Industrial has released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, emphasizing the company’s commitment to stakeholder value creation through ESG practices. The report details STAG’s initiatives in sustainability, social responsibility, and corporate governance.

Speeki, a leading provider of ESG and sustainability software and assurance, has announced new reporting features to simplify and enhance ESG reporting for companies worldwide. Meeting increasing regulatory demands, Speeki supports reporting according to CSRD, IFRS, and other standards. Its innovative Engage™ framework and AI assistant streamline program building, reducing resource and expertise constraints. With Speeki’s platform, companies can efficiently report ESG data in various formats to meet regulatory requirements and enhance transparency.

MINISO, the globally renowned lifestyle brand, has released its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report. The report highlights the company’s progress in employee welfare, environmental sustainability, and advocating for women’s and minors’ welfare. MINISO’s commitment to social responsibility extends to supporting charity projects across five major themes: children, women, critical illnesses, disasters, and small animals. The company has implemented initiatives such as the Marriage and Maternity Incentive Scheme to support women in the workplace and family life. Additionally, MINISO has established the ‘MINISO Pet Protection Foundation’ to promote animal welfare. In terms of environmental sustainability, MINISO has introduced the ‘MINISO ECO’ label for products that meet strict environmental standards. The company is also working to reduce plastic consumption and has achieved an ‘A’ rating in the MSCI ESG Ratings and an ‘AA’ rating in the Wind ESG Ratings, ranking first in the industry. These initiatives underscore MINISO’s commitment to a sustainable and harmonious society.

Medical genetics company Invitae has released its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, showcasing its commitment to improving healthcare through genetic information and outlining key achievements in ESG initiatives for fiscal year 2023.